Learning the Language

We have really been putting a lot of effort into trying to learn the language. Armenian is a very beautiful language. The most difficult part for us is the alphabet. As you can see from our badges, which say the same thing, the Armenians don't use a Latin alphabet. And, no it is not the same as Russian or anything else, it is just Armenian.

We try to read from the Book of Mormon each day. We read a verse in Armenian and then in English. So far we have read 5 chapters from 1st Nephi.

In Church, we don't use a translator, but try to listen to the speakers. We are getting our ears used to hearing the words. We are getting so we recognize more and more words. Maybe someday we will know what they mean in English. Last Sunday, they asked me to say the prayer in Priesthood, which I did, in Armenian.

Today we had a meeting with our accountant. She has worked for LDS Charities for four years and she is now starting to investigate the Church. I felt prompted to bear her a short Testimony, which I did, in Armenian. I seem to keep mispronouncing the word for to know. At least we keep trying.

Gloria had asked our interpreter how to say one more. She had an occastion to use the word today to get a fellow to leave our office. He wanted us to work with him today and we couldn't until next week. He is a difficult fellow to get rid of. She told him one more week and I told him no, not today. The Lord is still in charge. There were no translators around and he spoke no English, so our little bit of Armenian helped. Thank heavens, Sister Rich had learned the new word yesterday.